Classroom Rambles 11-12-10

The BWB Election Day Bake Sale returns Nov. 2. Throughout the school day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) voters can take home tasty treats for not a lot of dough. Show your spirit by doing your civic duty in the ballot booth and by purchasing a baked good that will do good!

Get set for the BWB Yard and Bake Sale!

The annual BWB Yard and Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the school. Gather your friends and family members for a fun day that also serves to support BWB. Sample the yummy Bake Sale treats and see what goodies you can find in the Yard Sale.

Cape Cod Academy Open House

Cape Cod Academy will hold an open house for prospective new families and all other interested parties Nov. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at its Osterville campus, 50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road. For more information contact Laurie Wyndham, director of admissions, at 508-428-5400 ext. 226, or visit capecodacademy.org.

Get fruity with the BHS Music Program

The annual Fruit Sales fundraiser for the BHS Music Program is underway! Orders are now being taken for Florida's Finest Fresh Citrus fruit. Fruit orders can be taken until Nov. 19 from your favorite music person at BHS, or contact Patti Weldon at 508-364-6511. All proceeds benefit the music program and music students at Barnstable High School. Delivery of fruit will be Dec. 10 and 11, just in time for the holidays.

Suzuki Sampler comes to the Conservatory

On Nov. 6, the Cape Cod Conservatory will offer the Suzuki Sampler program, which will cover the theories and learning advantages of the program, as well as offer insights into the techniques employed. Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki, who recognized that children learn to speak their native language easily, created the Suzuki Sampler. Suzuki applied his knowledge of the basic principals of internalizing language to those of music. This session will be led by virtuoso guitarist Joseph Scott, Chair of the Suzuki Department. For more information call Kevin Howard at 508-362-2772.

Become a film aficionado at BHS

The Barnstable High School Film Appreciation Club recently announced its schedule. Viewers are invited to take in films on a theme of “Coming of Age Around the World” in November. All screenings begin at 7 p.m. in the Knight Auditorium at BHS, and are preceded by an introductory lecture at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $3 is suggested. For more information, dates and specific movie titles, call 508-827-2002.

Video class so fun, you’ll flip!

Jr. Tech, Inc., is offering a course called Flip Video and Social Media Nov. 6 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Upper Cape Tech in Bourne. Students in grades 5-9 will learn about and test camera functions, learn how to use the movie-making software, and how to create a mini-movie. Cost for the course is $49. For registration call Phyllis Russell at 774-994-2097.

Raising Children with Asperger’s Syndrome, a monthly support group for parents and guardians of children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, meets the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Alternative School, 270 Communication Way, Unit 2 G, Hyannis. RSVP at 508-862-0288 ext. 10.

Help their garden grow

Donations are being accepted to help build the memorial garden in the Cobb Astro Park at Barnstable High School. The project includes a fountain, areas for reflection and handmade ceramic tiles commemorating students and staff who have died. Checks may be made payable to Barnstable High School, with Memorial Garden in the memo, and sent c/o Dr. John Mika, Barnstable High School, 744 West Main St., Hyannis 02601.

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